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| − | + | * To use IGB Mail server requires special permission. Most users will be using Outlook 365 | |
| − | <pre> | + | = Basic Information = |
| − | + | * IMAP - Incoming Email | |
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IMAP server: mail.igb.illinois.edu | IMAP server: mail.igb.illinois.edu | ||
IMAP port: 143 | IMAP port: 143 | ||
IMAP Connection Security: STARTTLS | IMAP Connection Security: STARTTLS | ||
IMAP Authentication Method: Normal Passowrd | IMAP Authentication Method: Normal Passowrd | ||
| + | IMAP Username: NetID | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | * SMTP - Outgoing Email - netid@igb.illinois.edu | ||
| + | <pre>SMTP Server Name: mail.igb.illinois.edu | ||
| + | SMTP Port: 587 | ||
| + | SMTP Connection Security: STARTTLS | ||
| + | SMTP Authentication Method: Normal Password | ||
| + | SMTP Username: NetID | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | * SMTP - Outgoing Email - netid@illinois.edu | ||
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| + | SMTP Server Name: outlook.office365.com | ||
| + | SMTP Port: 587 | ||
| + | SMTP Connection Security: STARTTLS | ||
| + | SMTP Authentication Method: OAuth2 | ||
| + | SMTP Username: netid@illinois.edu | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
| − | + | = Enable Vacation Message = | |
*'''[[Vacation Message]]''' | *'''[[Vacation Message]]''' | ||
| − | + | = Enable Spam Filtering = | |
*'''[[Spam Filtering]]''' | *'''[[Spam Filtering]]''' | ||
| − | + | = Webmail = | |
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| + | To access Webmail go to [http://mail.igb.illinois.edu http://mail.igb.illinois.edu] and select '''Roundcube'''. You will use your IGB username and password to login. | ||
| − | + | = Thunderbird E-Mail Client Setup = | |
| − | + | == Email Setup == | |
The first time that you use Thunderbird, you will need to configure it to send/receive your mail. You will probably get a screen like this: | The first time that you use Thunderbird, you will need to configure it to send/receive your mail. You will probably get a screen like this: | ||
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*Click '''"Continue"'''. | *Click '''"Continue"'''. | ||
| − | *At the next screen. Select | + | *At the next screen. Select '''IMAP''' for checking your mail. |
**IMAP leaves the mail on the mail server. Thus many mail clients are able to see the same emails. | **IMAP leaves the mail on the mail server. Thus many mail clients are able to see the same emails. | ||
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[[File:Thunderbird3.jpg|400px|Thunderbird3.jpg]] | [[File:Thunderbird3.jpg|400px|Thunderbird3.jpg]] | ||
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*Hit '''"Done"''' to finish setting up your email | *Hit '''"Done"''' to finish setting up your email | ||
| − | + | ==Additional Settings == | |
Additional settings can be set in Tools -> Options such as: | Additional settings can be set in Tools -> Options such as: | ||
*General: for setting up for Thunderbird will notify you when you get new mail | *General: for setting up for Thunderbird will notify you when you get new mail | ||
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*Message Filters can be set under Tools -> Message Filters | *Message Filters can be set under Tools -> Message Filters | ||
| − | + | == Setting up UIllinois Address Book == | |
*If you want to be able to use ldap in Thunderbird, Go to Tools -> Options (If you are using a Mac, go to Thunderbird -> Preferences.) Then go to Composition -> Addressing: | *If you want to be able to use ldap in Thunderbird, Go to Tools -> Options (If you are using a Mac, go to Thunderbird -> Preferences.) Then go to Composition -> Addressing: | ||
Latest revision as of 08:23, 18 January 2024
Contents
- To use IGB Mail server requires special permission. Most users will be using Outlook 365
Basic Information[edit]
- IMAP - Incoming Email
IMAP server: mail.igb.illinois.edu IMAP port: 143 IMAP Connection Security: STARTTLS IMAP Authentication Method: Normal Passowrd IMAP Username: NetID
- SMTP - Outgoing Email - netid@igb.illinois.edu
SMTP Server Name: mail.igb.illinois.edu SMTP Port: 587 SMTP Connection Security: STARTTLS SMTP Authentication Method: Normal Password SMTP Username: NetID
- SMTP - Outgoing Email - netid@illinois.edu
SMTP Server Name: outlook.office365.com SMTP Port: 587 SMTP Connection Security: STARTTLS SMTP Authentication Method: OAuth2 SMTP Username: netid@illinois.edu
Enable Vacation Message[edit]
Enable Spam Filtering[edit]
Webmail[edit]
To access Webmail go to http://mail.igb.illinois.edu and select Roundcube. You will use your IGB username and password to login.
Thunderbird E-Mail Client Setup[edit]
Email Setup[edit]
The first time that you use Thunderbird, you will need to configure it to send/receive your mail. You will probably get a screen like this:
- If this is the first time opening Thunderbird, the Wizard will start automatically. If not, Click "Create a new account" in the main window.
- The Mail Account Setup screen will show. Please enter the required information.
- Your Full Name
- Your email address. It will be netID@igb.illinois.edu.
- Your IGB password.
- Click "Continue".
- At the next screen. Select IMAP for checking your mail.
- IMAP leaves the mail on the mail server. Thus many mail clients are able to see the same emails.
- Hit "Done" to finish setting up your email
Additional Settings[edit]
Additional settings can be set in Tools -> Options such as:
- General: for setting up for Thunderbird will notify you when you get new mail
- Security -> Junk: for setting up Junk Mail filters
- Message Filters can be set under Tools -> Message Filters
Setting up UIllinois Address Book[edit]
- If you want to be able to use ldap in Thunderbird, Go to Tools -> Options (If you are using a Mac, go to Thunderbird -> Preferences.) Then go to Composition -> Addressing:
- Check the box next to Directory Server and click on "Edit Directories"
- When a window pops up, click "Add"
- A Directory Server Properties window will show up. Fill the information as follows:
- In the General tab enter:
- Name: AD LDAP
- Hostname: ad.uillinois.edu
- Base DN: ou=People,dc=ad,dc=uillinois,dc=edu
- Port Number: 3269
- Bind DN: cn=<netid>, ou=People,dc=ad,dc=uillinois,dc=edu (where <netid> is replaced with your actual netid)
- Check the Use secure connection (SSL) checkbox
- In the advanced tab, enter:
- Scope: Subtree
- Search filter: &(objectCategory=Person)(objectclass=user)
- Login method: Simple
- Click OK to add the ldap to your list and click okay to go back to the options window.
- Under the drop down, select "AD LDAP". Your options window should look like this:
